CISSP Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
The world's premier cybersecurity certification. Earning the CISSP proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
Earn the world's premier cybersecurity certification
Accelerate your cybersecurity career with the CISSP. Earning it proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and become an ISC2 member, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources, educational tools and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Prove your skills, advance your career, help earn the salary you want and gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to support you throughout your career.
Download the complete guide to the CISSP certification, exam and training pathways.
Guide to CISSP (PDF)What the CISSP represents
Recognises professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead an organisation's information security program.
Learners who don't pass the exam on their first attempt may access the same training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The guarantee covers the cost of the second course.
What to expect on the CISSP training & exam
The CISSP Common Body of Knowledge spans eight domains.
Security and Risk Management
Asset Security
Security Architecture and Engineering
Communication and Network Security
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Operations
Software Development Security
Who earns the CISSP?
The CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles — including those in roles such as:
Required work experience
To qualify, you must pass the exam and have at least five years of cumulative, paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the ISC2 CISSP Exam Outline. A relevant four-year college degree or an approved credential may satisfy one year of the requirement.
Get CISSP training that's right for you
With self-paced or online instructor-led training, there's an option to fit your schedule and learning style — reviewing the relevant domains and topics to prepare you for the rigorous CISSP exam.
CISSP Online Self-Paced Training
Official ISC2 online self-paced CISSP training uses artificial intelligence to customise your learning journey — pinpointing the areas that need additional focus and guiding your exam prep in a way that's truly personalised.
- Self-paced online adaptive learning journey
- Data-driven analytics dashboard for real-time feedback
- Robust search functionality to narrow topics
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Knowledge checks and end-of-domain quizzes
- Official ISC2 CISSP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 CISSP Study Questions eBook
- Interactive content
- Domain-by-domain study sheets with key points
- Email content support
- Online interactive flash cards
- Glossary of terms
- 24/7/365 chat technical support
Learners receive same-day access to the course materials. Your 90- or 180-day access starts at the date of purchase.
To earn a Validation of Completion
- Complete and pass each domain with a score of 60% or higher (all knowledge checks and the end-of-domain assessment).
- Complete the Learner Acknowledgement, verifying you are enrolled and authorised to take the final assessment.
- Complete and pass the final assessment with a score of 60% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation survey.
A Validation of Completion is issued on completion and remains valid for three years from the issue date. It may be used to prepare for professional certification, but does not demonstrate competency, establish expertise or imply licensing or accreditation in any field. To earn the CISSP certification, you must pass the exam and meet the experience requirements.
CISSP Online Instructor-Led Training
Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor — a CISSP-certified expert who brings the content to life through meaningful dialogue, real-world scenarios and integrated practice questions. Connect theory to real-world applications as you build the expertise to design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
- Instructor-led study plan
- Official ISC2 CISSP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 CISSP Study Questions eBook
- Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor
- Peer discussions
- Session recordings
- Applied scenarios and case studies
- Practice questions
- Glossary of terms
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Technical support chat
*Access one week in advance of live virtual training to prepare.
Upcoming live virtual sessions
Choose the schedule that works best for you — full-time (5 days) or part-time (8 weeks).
Access duration & exam terms
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to instructor-led purchases without an exam.
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from the date of your first live session (accessible up to one week before the first session).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from your first live session (accessible up to one week before).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from the purchase date to sit your exam.
Examination policies & procedures
ISC2 recommends reviewing exam policies and procedures before registering. Read the full breakdown at isc2.org/register-for-exam.
Ready to earn your CISSP?
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